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Can cutting down trees make Oregon rivers more fish friendly? Detours episode 8 debuts tomorrow
After a catastrophic flood in 1964, Oregon authorities cleared the Sandy River of detritus in an effort to mitigate the damage of future floods. But the barren waterway led to a severe drop in salmon and steelhead trout populations. Now, a group of scientists is creating a more rugged landscape to bring them back.
Tune in Wednesday for the full episode.
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